UFC 4

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"UFC 4 is a fighting game where you can shape your legend through a unified progression system, experiencing new Career Mode, environments like The Kumite and The Backyard, and challenging battles. Improved gameplay features more responsive stand-up gameplay, overhauled takedowns, and ground mechanics. The Deluxe Edition includes Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, Bruce Lee, Brock Lesnar, and a starter bundle."

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 27,593 reviews

monetization3 negative mentions

EA Sports UFC 4 features improved gameplay mechanics, including a better submission system and more fluid clinch mechanics, making the combat experience more satisfying.
The Career Mode has seen significant improvements, offering a more personalized journey through the world of UFC, appealing to both new and returning players.
The game is accessible for newcomers to MMA, with a fast and fluid combat system that allows players to learn new skills easily, while still providing depth for experienced players.

The ground game mechanics remain underdeveloped and can feel confusing and unsatisfying, detracting from the overall experience.
The game suffers from cosmetic microtransactions that are perceived as overpriced, along with some bugs and performance issues at launch.
Career Mode can become repetitive over time, and the overall visual presentation feels somewhat bland and dated.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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Overall, the gameplay in UFC 4 is a notable improvement over its predecessors, featuring enhanced grappling and submission mechanics, dynamic striking inputs, and a more fluid clinch system. However, some players find the experience can feel repetitive and visually dated, with certain mechanics feeling detached and the career mode lacking depth. While the online modes and tutorials are well-received, the overall package may still leave some players wanting more.
- “UFC 4 has a much better submission system, as well as more fluid clinch mechanics.”
- “With upgraded grappling and submission mechanics, better training, and fewer flash knockouts, UFC 4 manages to deliver on the promise of its predecessor.”
- “Dynamic striking inputs, grapple assist, kumite and backyard locations, simplified submissions, takedown and clinch locomotion, fantastic gameplay overall.”
- “Wrestling dominates the game to a frustrating degree, and its mechanics still leave something to be desired.”
- “The overall package can still feel a little bland and dated visually; some mechanics can feel detached due to their status as minigames, and the character creator and career mode story feel underbaked.”
- “Not enough Coach Davis, the social media mechanic is lacking, mostly bland cosmetics, and too much time is spent in fight camps watching tape of opponents.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy features overpriced cosmetic microtransactions that some players find greedy, although the core game experience remains intact. However, issues like bugs and framerate hitches detract from the overall quality.
- “Cosmetic microtransactions come across as greedy, but there’s nothing lacking in the main product.”
- “The cosmetic microtransactions come across as greedy, but there’s nothing lacking in the main product.”
- “The game feels like it's designed to push players towards spending more money rather than enjoying the experience.”
- “I find the constant prompts to purchase in-game currency really detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story aspect of the game is perceived as somewhat lackluster, with visuals feeling outdated and certain mechanics, particularly in the character creator and career mode, lacking depth and engagement. Overall, players find the narrative elements underdeveloped and disconnected from the gameplay experience.
- “The overall package can still feel a little bland and dated visually; some mechanics can feel detached due to their status as minigames. The character creator and career mode story feel underbaked.”
- “The narrative lacks depth and fails to engage the player, making it hard to care about the characters or their journeys.”
- “The story feels disjointed and poorly executed, leaving many plot points unresolved and characters underdeveloped.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's optimization has been criticized for several issues, including high prices for cosmetic microtransactions, persistent bugs, framerate hitches even in performance mode, and repetitive voice lines. Overall, these factors detract from the gaming experience.
- “Cosmetic microtransactions are insanely priced.”
- “Some bugs remain, affecting overall gameplay.”
- “Framerate hitches even in performance mode.”